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GEOGRAPHY THROUGH 300+ MCQS (THEMEWISE) QUESTION BANK Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Index 1) Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography__________2 2) Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment ___________...

GEOGRAPHY THROUGH 300+ MCQS (THEMEWISE) QUESTION BANK Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Index 1) Geography: NCERT Class XI – Fundamentals of Physical Geography__________2 2) Geography: NCERT Class XI – India – Physical Environment ________________43 3) Geography: NCERT Class XII – Fundamentals of Human Geography __________66 4) Geography: NCERT Class XII – India – People and Economy_________________84 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 1 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY CHAPTER – 1 : Geography as a Discipline Q.1 The earth’s surface is not uniform. It has 1. In a systematic approach, a variations in its physical features. Consider phenomenon is studied world over as the following statements a whole, and then the identification of typologies or spatial patterns is done. 1. This variation provides a clue to the 2. In the regional approach, the world is understanding of the relationship divided into regions at different between the physical environment and hierarchical levels and then all the social/cultural features. geographical phenomena in a 2. Cropping patterns differ from region particular region are studied. to region but this variation in cropping Which of the following statement(s) is/are pattern, as a phenomenon, is related to correct? variations in soils, climates, demands in the market, the capacity of the (A) Only 1 farmer to invest and technological (B) Only 2 inputs available to her/him. (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Q.3 Consider the following statements with (A) Only 1 reference to branch of geography (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 1. Ecology comes under (D) Neither 1 nor 2 interface biogeography 2. Biogeography deals with the scientific study of the habitats characteristic of Q.2 Consider the following statements with species is environment geography. reference to major approaches to study geography Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 2 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.4 Soils are formed through the process of pedogenesis. Which of the following main factors lead to the formation of soil? 1. Parent rocks 2. Salinization 3. Climate 4. Biological activity 5. Time 6. River deposit Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 3 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. The hypothesis considered that the Which of the following consequence(s) (D) 1, 3, 4 and 5 is/are correct? (A) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (B) 2, 4, 5 and 6 (C) 1, 2, 4 and 6 CHAPTER – 2: The Origin and Evolution of the Earth Q.5 Consider the following statements with Q.6 Consider the following statements with reference to Chamberlain and M oulton’s reference to Nebular Hypothesis Planetesimal Hypothesis theory 1. As per this hypothesis, there was only a Sun before planet formations of material and Sun was cold before planet formation. rotating. 2. This theory able to explain the different sizes of planets. 3. Theories regarding the existence of companion star of the Sun are called binary theories and it is the part of this theory. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 4 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  planets were formed out of a cloud 3. As per the nebula hypothesis, the nebula associated with a youthful sun, which was is the gaseous state so the planet should slowly also be in gaseous form, but the same is not true for all planets. 2. This happen due to accumulation of 4. All the planets and satellites should rotate particles into a massive object by in the same direction as nebula rotate but gravitationally attracting more matter the same is not true. The anti-clock wise rotation of Venus and Jupiter is an anti- thesis Q.7 If we take a balloon and mark some points on it to represent the galaxies. Now, if you start inflating the balloon, the points marked on the balloon will appear to be moving away from each other as the balloon expands. The experiment defines which of the following hypothesis? (A) Nebular Hypothesis (B) Planetesimal Hypothesis (C) Binary Theory Q.9 Which of the following statement defines (D) Big Bang Theory the Hoyle’s concept of steady state? (A) The universe is supposed to be Q.8 Consider the following statements with expanding and contracting reference to Big Bang Theory alternately (B) The universe to be roughly the same at 1. In the beginning, all matter forming any point of time the universe existed in a singular atom (C) The matter being continuously created with an unimaginably small volume, to form new stars and galaxies at the infinite temperature and infinite same rate density (D) The universe is supposed to be 2. At the Big Bang the “tiny ball” contracting at a steady rate and one exploded violently. As it grew, all day it will collapse energy was converted into matter. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Q.10 Which of the following statements correctly defines the term planetesimals? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (A) Huge rotating disc of gas and dust (C) Both 1 and 2 (B) Localised lumps of gas within a (D) Neither 1 nor 2 nebula (C) Large number of smaller bodies Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 5 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (D) Accumulation of hydrogen gas in the (A) 1 and 2 form of a very large cloud (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 Q.11 Consider the following statements with (D) 1, 2 and 3 reference to planets in our solar system 1. Inner planets lie between the sun and the belt of asteroids and Saturn is one among them Q.13 “The big splat” word is related to which 2. Terrestrial planets have thick of the following process? atmosphere as compared to outer or Jovian planets with relatively higher (A) Planet Formation density (B) Moon Formation (C) Star Formation Which of the following consequence(s) is/are (D) Nebula Formation incorrect? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.12 Consider the following statements about the difference between terrestrial and Jovian planets 1. Terrestrial planets have relatively lower densities whereas Jovian Q.14 Consider the following statements planets have relatively higher 1. The earth has a layered structure. densities. From the outermost end of the 2. The terrestrial planets were formed in atmosphere to the centre of the earth, the close vicinity of the parent star the material that exists is not uniform. whereas Jovian planets were formed 2. From the crust to the core, the density at quite a distant location of the material decreases. 3. Terrestrial planets are closed to the 3. It is through the process of Sun, and due to intense solar wind, it solidification that the earth forming blew off lots of gas and dust material got separated into different Which of the following statement(s) is/are layers. correct? 4. Earth’s crust is made of lighter materials whereas the interior is made of heavy materials Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 6 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1 and 6 (B) 1 and 6 (C) 2, 3 and 6 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 6 Q.15 Consider the following statements with reference to evolution of atmosphere and Hydrosphere 1. The early atmosphere, with hydrogen and helium, is supposed to have been stripped off as a result of the solar winds. This happened not only in case of the earth, but also in all the terrestrial planets 2. The present atmosphere is supposed to be generated from the interior of the earth 3. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 7 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. The point on the surface, nearest to the CHAPTER – 3: Interior of the Earth Q.16 Which of the following sources of Q.18 Consider the following statements information about the interior is come under about earthquake direct sources 1. Difference in gravitation force 2. Meteors 3. Volcanic eruption 4. Seismic waves 5. Mining Choose the correct code form the list below Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) 1, 3 and 4 correct? (B) 2, 4 and 5 (C) 3, and 5 (A) Only 1 (D) 1 , 3, 4 and 5 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 Q.17 Consider the following statements (D) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The gravitation force is not the same at different longitudes on the surface. Q.19 Consider the following statements It is greater near the poles and less at the equator. 2. The gravity values also differ the lithosphere. according to the mass of material. The uneven distribution of mass of damage material within the earth influences Which of the following statements is/are this value. correct? Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) Only 1 correct? (B) Only 2 (A) Only 1 (C) Both 1 and 2 (B) Only 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 8 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  focus, is called hypocentre. 1. All natural earthquakes take place in 2. The point where the energy is released is called the focus of an earthquake and the 2. Epicenter is the area of maximum point diametrically opposite to the point is called Anti-centre Q.20 Consider the following statements with 3. Surface waves are considered to be the reference to earthquake waves most damaging waves. 1. The difference in density inside the Which of the following statements is/are earth changes the velocity of these correct? waves. (A) 1 and 2 2. The denser the material, the lesser is (B) 1 and 3 the velocity. (C) 2 and 3 3. Density also change the direction of these waves (D) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? Q.22 Which of the following statement is incorrect about the difference between (A) 2 only Pwaves and S-waves? (B) 1 and 3 (A) The P-waves are similar to sound (C) 3 only waves. While S-waves are similar to (D) 1 and 2 water waves Q.21 Consider the following statements with (B) P-waves travel through gaseous, reference to Body and Surface waves liquid and solid materials, while S 1. It is the body waves which interact waves travel only through solid with the surface rocks and generate materials. new set of waves called surface (C) P-waves arrives early while S-waves waves. arrive at the surface with some time 2. The Body waves are the last to report lag on seismograph. (D) None of the above Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 9 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  3. Even after passing of P-waves from all forms of matter they have a shadow Q.23 Arrange the followings waves in zone from 105o to 145o because of sequence of arrival of these waves to refection of waves from core and seismograph from last to first mantle 1. Primary Waves Which of the following statements is/are 2. Love Waves correct? 3. Rayleign Waves 4. Secondary Waves (A) 1 only (B) 2 only Choose the correct code from the list below (C) 2 and 3 (A) 1-2-3-4 (D) 1 and 3 (B) 1-4-2-3 (C) 3-2-1-4 Q.26 Consider the following statements about (D) 3-2-4-1 measurement of Earthquake 1. Mercalli scale is an intensity scale and Q.24 Consider the following statements it is an open-ended scale 1. P-waves are shear waves and vibrate 2. Moment Magnitude Scale consider an parallel to the direction of the wave area of a fault along the rupture 2. S-waves is perpendicular to the wave occurred and the amount of movement direction in the vertical plane of rocks adjacent to the 3. S-waves are push and pull waves and fault move the material forward and Which of the following statements is/are backward in the same direction correct? Which of the following statements is/are (A) Only 1 correct? (B) Only 2 (A) 1 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (B) 2 only (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1 and 3 Q.27 Consider the following statements with reference to Crust 1. The crust is outermost solid part of Q.25 Consider the following statements the earth and it is brittle in nature. 1. From 105o to 145o is the common 2. Oceanic crust is thicker as compared shadow zone of both S and P waves to the continental crust. 2. The shadow zone of S-waves is about 3. SIMA term is used for continental half of the earth surface. crust Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 10 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.28 Consider the following statements with reference to Mantle 1. Mantle is rich in oxides and Silicates of Iron & magnesium represented by minerals like Olivine & Pyroxin 2. It is the properties of asthenosphere which aid in plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.29 Match the following discontinuities with the transition zones. 1. Repiti Discontinuity A. Mantle and Core 2. Gutenberg Discontinuity B. Crust and Mantle 3. Mohorovicic Discontinuity C. Outer core and Inner core 4. Lehman Discontinuity D. Upper and Lower Crust 5. Conrad Discontinuity E. Outer mantle and Inner mantle Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 11 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. Laccolith is concordant in nature Choose the correct code from the list below Choose the correct option (A) 1.A,2.E,3.C,4.D,5.B (A) Composite Volcanoes (B) 1.A,2.E,3.C,4.B,5.D (B) Shield Volcanoes (C) 1.B,2.E,3.D,4.A,5.C (C) Caldera Volcanoes (D) 1.E,2.A,3.B,4.C,5.D (D) Mid-Ocean Ridge Volcanoes Q.30 Consider the following statements with Q.32 Which of the following intrusion are reference to Core intrusive igneous formations? 1. The outer core is not under enough 1. Dyke pressure to be solid, so it is liquid 2. Lapolith and it has a composition different to 3. Scoria the inner core. 4. Spine 2. Earth’s inner core rotates slightly 5. Phacolith faster relative to the rotation of the Choose the correct option surface. 3. Dynamo theory suggests that (A) 1, 2, and 4 convection in the outer core, (B) 1, 2 and 5 combined with the Coriolis effect, (C) 1, 3, 4 and 5 gives rise to Earth’s magnetic field. (D) 2, 3, 4 and 5 Which of the following statements is/are correct? Q.33 Consider the following statements (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 on water (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.31 Find the volcano type with the given Which of the following statements is/are description correct? 1. These volcanoes are mostly made up (A) 1 and 2 of basalt. (B) 1 and 3 2. The Hawaiian volcanoes are the (C) 2 and 3 most famous examples. (D) 1, 2 and 3 3. Type of lava Revise that is Prelims veryThrough 2022 fluid when 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 12 erupted 4. These are largest of all the volcanoes on the earth, which are not steep Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com 2. Pumice stone is light and can float 3. Pumice stone is an ideal example of Pyroclastic type of formation CHAPTER – 4: Distribution of Oceans and Continents Q.34 Consider the following statements with reference to tillite Q.36 Consider the following statements with reference to force for drifting 1. It is the metamorphic rock formed out of deposits of glaciers. 1. Centrifugal force increases as we 2. The deposits found on continental move from equator towards the pole. shelves which are rich in minerals. This increase in centrifugal force has led to pole fleeing, according to Which of the following statements is/are Wegener. correct? 2. Tidal force is due to the attraction of (A) Only 1 the moon and the sun that develops (B) Only 2 tides in oceanic waters (C) Both 1 and 2 Which of the following statements is/are (D) Neither 1 nor 2 correct? (A) Only 1 Q.35 Consider the following statements with (B) Only 2 reference to Continental Drift Theory (C) Both 1 and 2 1. Evidence in support shows that (D) Neither 1 nor 2 shorelines of Africa and America facing each other have a remarkable Q.37 Consider the following statements with and unmistakable match. reference to Convectional Current Theory 2. According to Wegener, the drift was in eastward directions due to tidal 1. It is given by James Hutton currents because of the earth’s motion 2. Convectional currents operating in the entire mantle portion could be the Which of the following statements is/are driving force of continents are incorrect? generated due to radioactive elements (A) Only 1 causing thermal differences in the (B) Only 2 mantle portion. (C) Both 1 and 2 3. Mid-oceanic ridges were found to be (D) Neither 1 nor 2 most active in terms of volcanic eruptions Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 3 only Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 13 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.38 Which of the following include Continental margins? 1. Continental Shelf Q.40 Which of the following minor oceanic 2. Continental Slope reliefs are correctly defined? 3. Continental Rise 1. Guyots is a deep gorge, especially one 4. Abyssal Plains with a river flowing through it 5. Mid oceanic ridges 2. Canyon are valleys that cut across 6. Deep-Oceanic Trenches midocean ridges Choose the correct option 3. Gorge is a steep, narrow valley or ravine (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 4. Seamount is a flat-topped mountain (B) 1, 2, 3 and 6 (C) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Choose the correct code from the list below (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 only Q.39 Consider the following statements (D) 2, 3 and 4 1. The creation of the abyssal plain is the Q.41 Consider the following statements about result of the spreading of the seafloor distribution of earthquake and the melting of the lower oceanic crust. 1. The seismic activity is uniform 2. Deep sea plain lying generally throughout the Circum-Pacific belt, between the foot of a continental rise and there are many branches at and a mid-ocean ridge various points. 3. Mid-Oceanic Ridges is an 2. In general, the foci of the earthquake interconnected chain of mountain in the areas of mid-oceanic ridges are systems over the ocean. at shallow depths whereas along the Alpine-Himalayan belt as well as the Which of the following statements is/are rim of the Pacific, the earthquakes are incorrect? deep-seated ones. (A) 1 and 2 Which of the following statements is/are (B) 3 only correct? (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 14 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 15 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Location between Q.42 Consider the following statements with Q.45 Consider the following pairs of Minor reference to evidences of Sea Floor Plates Spreading Plates 1. Rocks closer to the mid-oceanic ridges have normal polarity and are the youngest. The age of the rocks Plate increases as one moves away from the crest 2. The ocean crust rocks are much younger than the continental rocks. 3. The sediments on the ocean floor are unexpectedly very thick Philippine and Indian plate Which of the following statements is/are Which of the above pairs are correctly correct? matched? (A) 1 and 2 (A) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2 and 3 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.44 Which of the following statement is Q.46 Consider the following statements correct about Paleomagnetism? about plate boundaries (A) Paleomagnetism is the study of the record of earth’s magnetic field with of oceanic-oceanic the help of magnetic fields recorded boundaries in rocks only 2. Divergent plate (B) It tells about rocks formed from underwater volcanic activity are mainly basaltic that makes up most of the ocean floor. (C) Magnetic field records do not provide information on the past location of tectonic plates. (D) Sedimentary rocks act as good tape recordings of past magnetism boundary Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 16 Which of the following statements is/are correct? Contact- 8279688595 (A) 1|, 2www.sunyaias.com and 3 (B) 1, 2, and 4 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 2, 3 and 4 1. South Sandwich plate: South 1. Mid-Atlantic Ridge is and example American Plate and the Antarctic convergent 2. Fuji plate: South America boundaries in and Pacific plate general are constructive in nature 3. Juan De Fuca plate: SouthEast of 3. In transform boundaries interaction North American Plate transform faults are the planes of 4. Caroline Plate : separation generally perpendicular to the mid-oceanic ridges. 4. Indian plate along the Himalayan mountains is the type of continent— continent convergence plate CHAPTER – 5: Minerals and Rocks Q.47 Arrange the following minerals in terms Q.48 Consider the following statements with of their hardness reference to Major Minerals 1. Apatite; 1. Olivine is usually a greenish crystal, 2. Quartz; often found in granitic rocks 3. Corundum 2. Half of the earth’s crust is composed 4. Feldspar; of feldspar. 5. Calcite; 3. Quartz is white or colourless and used 6. Topaz; in radio and radar. Choose the correct code from the list below Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1-2-3-4-5-6 (B) 5-4-2-1-6-3 (A) 1 and 2 (C) 5-1-4-2-6-3 (B) 1 and 3 (D) 1-2-4-6-5-3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 17 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Q.51 Consider the following statements with reference to Sedimentary rock Q.49 Consider the following statements about rocks mode of formation 1. Denuded rocks fragments deposits through compaction turn into rocks. 1. Igneous Rocks: Solidified from This process is called foliation. magma and lava 2. They hold the most informative 2. Sedimentary Rocks: Formed out of geological records due to the marks existing rocks undergoing left behind by various geophysical and recrystallisation. biological activities 3. Metamorphic Rocks: The result of 3. These rocks are generally porous and deposition of fragments of rocks by allow water to percolate through them exogenous processes and shale is one among them Which of the following statements is/are Which of the following statements is/are correct? correct? (A) 1 only (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 3 Q.50 Consider the following statements with Q.52 Which of the following is/are correctly reference to Igneous rocks matched? 1. If molten material is cooled slowly at Mechanism/Process : Rock great depths, mineral grains may be very small. 1. Mechanically formed sedimentary 2. Sudden cooling at the surface results rock : Halite in large and smooth grains. 2. Organically formed sedimentary 3. They are more widespread and rock : Geyserite constitute about 75% of the surface 3. Chemically formed sedimentary rock area of globe. : limestone Which of the following statements is/are Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? correct? (A) 1 only (A) 1 only (B) 2 only (B) 2 only (C) 1 and 3 (C) 1 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 (D) 2 and 3 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 18 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 Q.53 Consider the following statements about (D) 1, 2 and 3 Metamorphic rocks 1. The materials of rocks chemically alter and recrystallise due to dynamic metamorphism 2. Climate plays a major role in metamorphic rock formation 3. In contact metamorphism the rocks come in contact with hot intruding magma and lava and the rock materials recrystallise under high temperatures. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 2 (C) 3 only (D) 2 and 3 Q.54 Consider the following statements 1. In the process of metamorphism in some rocks grains or minerals get arranged in layers or lines. Such an arrangement of minerals or grains in metamorphic rocks is called foliation 2. Sometimes minerals or materials of different groups are arranged into alternating thin to thick layers appearing in light and dark shades. Such a structure in metamorphic rocks is called banding 3. Different colors and designs in granite is due to lineation and branding Which of the following statements is/are correct? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 19 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. The old rocks of the great Indian rich Q.55 Match the following rocks with their Q.56 Consider the following statements with type reference to economic significance of rocks 1. Igneous A. Limestone 2. Metamorphic B. Gabbro peninsula are 3. Sedimentary C. Syenite igneous type Choose the correct code from the list below (A) 1.A,2.B,3.C (B) 1.B,2.C,3.A (C) 1.B,2.A,3.C (D) 1.C,2.A,3.B Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 CHAPTER – 6: Geomorphic Processes Q.57 Consider the following statements Q.58 Consider the following statements with reference to geomorphic process 1. The phenomenon of wearing down of relief variations of the surface of the earth through erosion is known as geomorphic agents gradation. 2. In general terms, the exogenic processes are mainly land building erosion, forces and the endogenic are mainly deposition are possible. land wearing forces. Which of the following statements is/are 3. Sunlight is the main energy which correct? induce external forces which earth is subjected to. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 Which of the following statements is/are (C) Both 1 and 2 correct? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya (D) Neither IAS 1 nor 2 Page 20 (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com (D) 1, 2 and 3  in these crystallised minerals or 1. Ocean currents and groundwater are metals is an 2. Without gravity and gradients there 2. Sedimentary rocks are oil bearing rocks would be no mobility and hence no their structure allows the holding of crude transportation and oil 3. Metamorphic rocks also yield some of the richest soils. Q.59 Consider the following statements Q.60 There is a need of energy which induce the endogenic process. This energy generated 1. All the movements either within the through which of the following process earth or on the surface of the earth occur due to gradients — from higher 1. Rotational force levels to lower levels, from low 2. Radioactivity pressure to high pressure areas 3. Magnetic field of earth 2. The action of endogenic forces are 4. Tidal Friction uniform and hence the tectonically 5. Primeval heat emanated from the controlled original crustal surface is origin of the earth even Choose the correct code from the list below Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1, 2, 3 and 5 (B) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (A) Only 1 (C) 1, 2, 4 and 5 (B) Only 2 (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 21 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (D) 2, 3 and 4 Q.61 Which of the following statements about Diastrophism is not correct? Q.63 All the exogenic processes are covered (A) All processes that move, elevate or under a general term, denudation. The build up portions of the earth’s crust denudation depends on come under diastrophism. 1. Orientation and inclination of beds (B) Earthquakes involving local relatively 2. Folds minor movements came under diastrophism 3. Permeability (C) All diastrophism processes cause 4. Streak of mineral pressure, volume and temperature 5. Chemical susceptibility of mineral (PVT) changes which in turn induce constituents metamorphism of rocks. Which of the following statements is/are (D) epeirogenic processes involving correct? horizontal movements of crustal plates (A) 1, 3, 4 and 5 (B) 1, 2, 3, and 5 Q.62 Consider the following statements with (C) 2, 3 and 5 reference to exogenic processes (D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 1. Exogenic processes are a direct result of the sun’s heat and it induce other Q.64 Consider the following statements with exogenic geomorphic agents reference to Weathering 2. Earth materials become subjected to molecular stresses caused due to 1. As very little or no motion of materials temperature changes takes place in weathering, it is an in- 3. The shear stresses result in linear situ or on-site process displacement or slippage. 2. Weathering processes differ from 4. Besides the gravitational stress earth climate to climate, but not the depth of materials become subjected to weathering mantle molecular stresses that may be caused Which of the following statements is/are by a number of factors amongst which incorrect? temperature changes, crystallisation and melting. (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 Which of the following statements is/are (C) Both 1 and 2 correct? (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1, 2, and 4 (C) 2 and 4 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 22 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com Q.65 Consider the following statements with 1. In physical weathering process reference to Chemical Weathering crystallisation of salts, animal and plant activity do not play significant 1. Acids produced by microbial and role plant-root metabolism, water and air 2. Sheeting is done due to pressure (oxygen and carbon dioxide) along difference on underneath igneous with humidity speed up all chemical rocks as erosion of upper rock change reactions for chemical weathering. vertical pressure 2. Global warming and GHG emission increase the chemical weathering process due to carbonation Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.66 Consider the following statements 1. Hydration is irreversible, and continued repetition of this process causes fatigue in the rocks and may lead to their disintegration. 2. Vulcanism process has a direct impact on weathering process 3. Both chemical and physical weathering may result in exfoliation. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.67 Consider the following statements about Physical Weathering Processes Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 23 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. Air, water or ice do not carry debris with Which of the following statements is/are Which of the following statements is/are correct? correct? (A) Only 1 (A) 1 and 2 (B) Only 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) Both 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.68 Consider the following statements Q.70 Consider the following statements with reference to mass movement 1. Exfoliation due to thermal stress is most effective in dry climates and high elevations where diurnal temperature changes are drastic. 2. Severe frost can disintegrate rocks along weak zones to produce highly angular pieces with sharp corners and edges through the process of than frost wedging materials. Which of the following statement(s) is/are Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? correct? (A) Only 1 (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.69 Consider the following statements Q.71 Consider the following statements about significance of weathering 1. Weathering processes contributes to the enrichment of minerals in rocks 2. Soil formation depends on and Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 24 weathering of rocks process of mass movements. 3. Biomes and biodiversity is basically 2. Mass movements a result of forests (vegetation) and forests depend upon the Contact- depth of 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com weathering mantles.  them from place to place but on the other 1. Mass movements are aided by gravity and hand the debris may carry with its air, no geomorphic agent like running water, water or ice. glaciers, wind, waves currents 2. Mass movements are very slow over participate in the weathered slopes due to friction rather over unweathered come under erosion as there is a shift of materials from one place to another. Which of the following statement(s) is/are (B) 2, 3, and 5 incorrect? (C) 1, 2, 3, and 5 (D) 2, 3, 4, and 5 (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.73 Match the following movement of Q.72 Which of the following favors mass material movement? 1. Solifluction A. Occur on 1. Thick bedded rock moderately steep, soil covered slopes. 2. Steeply dipping beds Movement of materials is extremely 3. Torrential rains slow and imperceptible except 4. Abundance of vegetation through extended observation. 5. Vertical cliffs 2. Creep B. Movement of water- Choose the correct code from the list below saturated clayey or silty earth materials down low- angle terraces or (A) 1, 4, and 5 hillsides Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 25 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  3. Earthflow C. Involves slow downslope flowing soil mass or finegrained rock debris saturated or lubricated with water 4. Mudflow D. thick layers of weathered materials get saturated with water and either slowly or Q.75 Consider the following statements with rapidly flow down along definite reference to Soil Formation channels. 1. Petrology is the science of soil Choose the correct code from the list below formation 2. Biological activity is slowed or (A) 1.C,2.B,3.D, 4.A (B) stopped if the soil becomes too cold or 1.B,2.C,3.A, 4.D too dry. (C) 1.B,2.A,3.C, 4.D 3. Parent material is a passive control (D) 1.C,2.A,3.B, 4.D factor in soil formation and it is insitu in nature Which of the following statements is/are Q.74 Consider the following statements with correct? reference to Erosion and Deposition (A) 1 and 2 1. The erosion and transportation of earth materials is brought about by (B) 1 and 3 different factors which represent all (C) 2 only three states of matter solid, liquid and (D) All of the above gas 2. The work of the two agents of erosion waves and ground water is not controlled by climate. Q.76 Consider the following statements 3. If the rocks are impermeable and 1. Deposition of soil material from upper soluble and water is available only layers of soil to lower levels is called then karst topography develops. eluviations. Which of the following statements is/are 2. Transport of soil material from upper incorrect? layers of soil to lower levels by downward precipitation of water is (A) 1 only called illuviation. (B) 3 only 3. In temperate climates and in areas (C) 2 and 3 with intermediate precipitation (D) None of the above conditions, calcium carbonate nodules (kanker) are formed. Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 26 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Which of the following statements is/are Q.78 Consider the following statements with incorrect? reference to running water (A) 1 and 2 1. The gentler the river channels in (B) 1 and 3 gradient or slope, the lesser is the (C) 2 only deposition. (D) All of the above 2. When the stream beds turn gentler due to continued erosion, downward cutting becomes less dominant and Q.77 Consider the following statements lateral erosion of banks increases and 1. Tropical soils with higher as a consequence the hills and valleys temperatures show deeper profiles are reduced to plains. and in the frozen tundra regions Which of the following statement(s) is/are soils contain largely mechanically correct? broken materials. 2. With undecomposed organic (A) Only 1 matter because of low bacterial (B) Only 2 activity, layers of peat develop in (C) Both 1 and 2 Ladakh climates. (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Q.79 Which of the following statement correctly defines the “Monadnocks”? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (A) Gentler stream bed due to continued (C) Both 1 and 2 erosion (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) Low, linear and parallel ridges of coarse deposits (C) A lowland of faint relief with some low resistant remnants (D) Concave side of meanders of large rivers Q.80 Consider the following statements with reference to stages of landscape developing in running water regime 1. Streams are few during this youth stage with poor integration and flow over original slopes showing shallow CHAPTER – 7: Landforms and Their Evolution Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 27 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  V-shaped valleys with no floodplains 2. The terraces may result due to change 2. Under old stage Waterfalls and rapids in hydrological regime due to climatic disappear. changes 3. At mature stage streams meander Which of the following statement(s) is/are freely over vast floodplains showing correct? natural levees, oxbow lakes, etc. (A) Only 1 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (B) Only 2 correct? (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (A) 1 only (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 only Q.83 Natural levees and Point bars are (D) All of the above landforms of which type? (A) Depositional Landform Q.81 Consider the following statements with (B) Erosional landforms reference to erosional landforms (C) Floodplains (D) None of the above 1. A canyon is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides and a gorge is characterised by steep step-like side slopes 2. It is common to find meandering Q.84 Consider the following statements courses over floodplains and delta 1. Coriolis forces plays role in the plains where stream gradients are formation of meanders steep. 2. Deposition plays a major role in the Which of the following statement(s) is/are formation of ox-bow lake out of correct? meander (A) Only 1 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (B) Only 2 correct? (C) Both 1 and 2 (A) Only 1 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 Q.82 Consider the following statements with (D) Neither 1 nor 2 reference to river terraces Q.85 The term “doline” has been seen in the context of landform. Which of the following 1. They are basically products of erosion option correct defines it? as they result due to vertical erosion by the stream into its own depositional (A) Lateral erosion of gentle slope of floodplain. valley by large pebbles Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 28 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (B) Deposition of fine sand on sides of (B) 1 and 3 braided channel (C) 2 and 3 (C) Collapse sinks form on limestone (D) 1, 2 and 3 through solution (D) Mount like formation of deposition with coarse grain Q.86 Find the landform from the following description Q.88 Match the following type of moraines 1. They quite often are found at the heads with their description of glacial valleys. 2. They are deep, long and wide troughs 1. Terminal moraines A. The moraine or basins with very steep concave to in the centre of the glacial valley vertically dropping high walls at its flanked by lateral head as well as sides moraines 3. A lake of water can be seen quite often 2. Lateral moraines B. Long ridges within the landform after the glacier of debris deposited at the end disappears. (toe) of the glacier Choose the correct option 3. Medial moraine C. Form along (A) Arete the sides parallel to the glacial valleys (B) Cirque 4. Ground moraine D. Consists of an (C) Col irregular blanket of till deposited under a glacier (D) Eskers Choose the correct code from the list below Q.87 Consider the following statements with (A) 1.C,2.B,3.D, 4.A reference to fjords/fiords (B) 1.B,2.C,3.A, 4.D (C) 1.B,2.A,3.C, 4.D 1. It is a long, narrow and steep-sided (D) 1.C,2.A,3.B, 4.D inlet created by a glacier 2. They are formed where the lower end of a very deep glacial trough is filled Q.89 Consider the following statements with sea water 3. They are associated with seawater 1. The west coast of our country is a high activities. rocky retreating coast. Depositional forms dominate in the west coast. Which of the following statements is/are 2. The east coast of India is a low correct? sedimentary coast. Erosional forms (A) 1 and 2 dominate in the east coast. Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 29 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) Only 1 correct? (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (A) Only 1 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.90 Consider the following statements with reference to Beaches and dunes 1. Most of the sediment making up the beaches comes from sea carried by the streams or from wave erosion. 2. Sand dunes forming long ridges parallel to the coastline are very common along low sedimentary coasts. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.91 Consider the following statements 1. The barriers, bars and spits at the mouth of the bay gradually extend leaving only a small opening of the bay into the sea and the bay will eventually develop into a lagoon. 2. The coastal off-shore bars offer the first buffer or defence against storm or tsunami by absorbing most of their destructive force. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 30 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  dunes called Q.92 Consider the following statements Q.93 Consider the following statements about sand dunes and barchans 1. Gently inclined rocky floors close to the mountains at their foot with or 1. Crescent shaped without a thin cover of debris, are called pediplains. 2. Inselberg are form due to the retreat of glacier on a weathered surface Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1 only (B) 3 only (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 31 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  barchans with the points or wings directed away from wind direction form where the wind direction is constant and moderate and where the original surface over which sand is moving is almost uniform. 2. Longitudinal dunes form when supply of sand is high and wind direction is constant. 3. Transverse dunes are aligned parallel to wind direction. Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 32 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  CHAPTER – 8 : Composition and Structure of Atmosphere Q.94 Consider the following statements 1. The higher concentration of dust particles is found in tropical regions 3. The proportion of gases changes in the and help in the formation of cloud and higher layers of the atmosphere in precipitation such a way that oxygen will be almost 2. Dust particles in upper atmosphere is in negligible quantity at the height of found more in tropical areas due to 120 km. more convectional air currents 4. Carbon dioxide is transparent to the incoming solar radiation but opaque to Which of the following statement(s) is/are the outgoing terrestrial radiation. correct? Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) Only 1 correct? (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (E) Only 1 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (F) Only 2 (G) Both 1 and 2 (H) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.96 Thickness of Troposphere is highest in which region Q.95 Consider the following statements with (A) Poles reference to water vapours (B) Temperate (C) Tropical 1. Water vapour in atmosphere decreases (D) Equator from the poles towards the equator. 2. It acts like a blanket allowing the earth neither to become too cold nor too hot. Q.97 Consider the following statements with 3. Water vapour is also a variable gas in reference to Structure of the Atmosphere the atmosphere, which decreases with altitude. 1. Density is highest near the surface of the earth and decreases with Which of the following statement(s) is/are increasing altitude. correct? 2. All changes in climate and weather take place upto stratosphere. (E) 1 and 2 (F) 1 and 3 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (G) 2 and 3 correct? (H) 1, 2 and 3 (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.96 Consider the following statements with Q.98 Consider the following statements with reference to dust particles reference to ionosphere Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. The charged particles are ionized by 2. These zones provide “ideal flying absorption of cosmic rays, gamma condition” for aircraft because of rays, X-rays and shorter wavelengths absence of strong Convection of ultraviolet rays. currents 2. The ionosphere is significant because Which of the following statement(s) is/are it aids long-distance communication correct? by reflecting radio waves back to Earth. (A) Only 1 3. It is also known for its auroral (B) Only 2 displays, such as the “northern lights” (C) Both 1 and 2 that develop when charged atomic (D) Neither 1 nor 2 particles from the Sun are trapped by the electric field of Earth near the poles. 4. In the ionosphere, charged particles from Sun “excite” the nitrogen molecules and oxygen atoms, causing them to emit light, not unlike a neon light bulb. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1, 2, and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 4 Q.99 Consider the following statements with reference to isothermal zone 1. It lies just below exosphere in the atmosphere in which with the increase in height there is almost a consistency of temperature. Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 1 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. The earth’s axis makes an angle of 63½ CHAPTER – 9 : Solar Radiation, Heat Balance and Temperature Q.100 Consider the following statements 1. Due to rotation of the earth it is Q.102 Consider the following statements farthest from the Sun on 4th July. This position of the earth is called aphelion. 2. The position when earth is nearest to the Sun is called perihelion and India faces the warmest time of the year. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (D) Neither 1 nor 2 incorrect? (A) 1 only Q.101 The amount and the intensity of (B) 3 only insolation vary during a day, in a season and (C) 2 and 3 in a year. Choose the correct factors which (D) 1, 2 and 3 cause these variations in insolation 1. The rotation of earth on its axis Q.103 Consider the following statements 2. The angle of inclination of the sun’s with reference to spatial distribution of rays insolation 3. The length of the day 4. Vertical movement of air due to the tropical convection current cloudiness is the least. 5. The transparency of the atmosphere 6. The configuration of land in terms of its aspect Choose the correct code from the list below (E) 1, 2, 3, 4 and Revise 5 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Prelims Page 2 (F) 2, 4, 5 and 6 (G) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (H) 1, 2, 3 and 5 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  with the plane of its orbit round the sun 1. Maximum insolation is received over has a greater influence on the amount of deserts, where the insolation received at different latitudes. 2. The higher the latitude the less is the angle 2. Equator receives comparatively less they make with the surface of the earth insolation than the tropics, while the resulting in slant sun rays. annual insolation is very high at the 3. The area covered by vertical rays is Equator. always less than the slant rays. 3. At the same latitude the insolation is more over the continent than over the oceans because more clouds over the oceans reflect sun rays back into space. Which of the following statement(s) is/are (D) Radiation correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 3 only Q.105 Consider the following statements with (C) 2 and 3 reference to terrestrial radiation (D) 1, 2 and 3 1. The insolation received by the earth is in long waves forms and heats up its Q.104 Most of the diurnal variation in surface. weather is caused by "X" only in the middle 2. The earth after being heated itself latitudes. During summer in tropical regions becomes a radiating body and it predominantly in Northern India, local winds radiates energy to the atmosphere in called ‘loo’ is the result of the "X" process. short wave form. "X" processes are important heat 3. It plays major role in the greenhouse equilibration mechanisms for both the effect atmosphere and the oceans. Identify the “X” from the given options Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Conduction (B) Advection (A) 1 and 2 (C) Convection (B) 3 only Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 3 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.106 Consider the following statements with Q.108 Consider the following statements reference to Earth’s Heat Budget 1. The actual rate of decline of 1. The surplus heat energy from the temperature with increase in height at tropics is redistributed towards the a given place and a given point of time pole and as a result the tropics do not is called Normal Lapse Rate get progressively heated up and high 2. Compared to land, the sea gets heated latitudes get permanently frozen. slowly and loses heat slowly. 2. While receiving total insolation nearly 1/3 is reflected back into space and Which of the following statement(s) is/are most of it is done by ice and snow incorrect? region of earth due to high albedo (A) Only 1 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (B) Only 2 correct? (C) Both 1 and 2 (A) Only 1 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.107 Which of the following factors are Q.109 Consider the following statements with majorly responsible for controlling reference to Distribution of Temperature temperature distribution 1. The Isotherms are lines joining places 1. The latitude of the place having equal temperature. They are 2. Amount of precipitation generally parallel to the longitude. 3. The altitude of the place 2. In the northern hemisphere the land surface area is much larger than in the 4. Upwelling of sea southern hemisphere. Hence, the 5. Distance from the sea effects of land mass and the ocean 6. The presence of warm and cold ocean currents are well pronounced currents Which of the following statement(s) is/are Choose the correct code from the list below correct? (A) 1, 3, 5 and 6 (A) Only 1 (B) 2, 4, 5 and 6 (B) Only 2 (C) 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 4 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  Q.110 Consider the following statements with reference to inversion of temperature 1. Over polar areas, temperature inversion is normal throughout the year. 2. Surface inversion promotes stability in the lower layers of the atmosphere. Smoke and dust particles get collected beneath the inversion layer and spread horizontally to fill the lower strata of the atmosphere. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 5 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) Near the equator the sea level pressure is CHAPTER – 10 : Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems Q.111 Consider the following statements Q.113 Which of the following statement with reference to atmospheric pressure about pressure belts is incorrect? 1. It is atmospheric pressure which determines when the air will rise or sink. 2. Due to gravity the air at the surface is denser and hence has higher pressure. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.112 Consider the following statements with reference to pressure gradient 1. The horizontal pressure gradient force is much larger than that of the vertical pressure gradient. 2. Vertical pressure gradient is generally balanced by a nearly equal Q.114 Consider the following statements but opposite gravitational force. with reference to forces affecting the Which of the following statement(s) is/are velocity and direction of wind correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 6 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  low and the area is known as equatorial 1. The pressure gradient is strong where the low, due to the fact that hot air ascends isobars are close to each other and is weak there with gradual decrease in where the isobars are apart temperature causing thinness of air on the 2. Over the sea surface the friction is surface maximum due to drag of water (B) Sub-Tropical area has high pressure belt 3. Coriolis force deflects the wind to the due to subsidence of air coming from the right direction in the northern hemisphere sub-polar region which descends after and to the left in the southern hemisphere. becoming heavy. (C) Pressure belts are not permanent in nature. They oscillate with the apparent movement of the sun. (D) Because of low temperature, air compresses and its density increases. Hence, high pressure is found in polar region. Which of the following statement(s) is/are 1. The Coriolis force is directly correct? proportional to the angle of latitude. 2. The Coriolis force acts parallel to the (A) 1 and 2 pressure gradient force. (B) 1 and 3 3. The higher the pressure gradient force, (C) 2 and 3 the more is the velocity of the wind (D) 1, 2 and 3 and the larger is the deflection in the direction of wind. 4. At the equator, the Coriolis force is zero and the wind blows perpendicular to the isobars. Due to Q.115 Consider the following statements with which there is no cyclones at equator reference to Coriolis Force Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 7 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) 1, 3 and 4 (A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Q.116 Consider the following statements Q.118 Consider the following statements 1. When isobars are straight and when 1. The air at the ITCZ upsurges because there is no friction, the pressure of convection caused by high gradient force is balanced by the insolation and low pressure is Coriolis force and the resultant wind generated. blows parallel to the isobar. 2. Ferrel Cell is thermally direct cell as it 2. Wind circulation around a high is driven directly by different effects pressure is called cyclonic of surface heating circulation Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect? Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (A) Only 1 (C) Both 1 and 2 (B) Only 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.119 Consider the following statements Q.117 The pattern of the movement of the 1. Land breeze refers to the breeze or planetary winds is called the general wind blowing from the sea towards circulation of the atmosphere. Which of the the land following factors affects the general 2. Land breeze occurs during the winter circulation of the atmosphere or autumn season. 1. The migration of belts following the Which of the following statement(s) is/are apparent path of the sun correct? 2. The distribution of continents and oceans (A) Only 1 3. Vegetation cover (B) Only 2 4. Latitudinal variation of atmospheric (C) Both 1 and 2 heating (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Choose the correct option from the codes below Q.120 Consider the following statements about mountain and valley winds Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 8 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  1. Valley Breeze is generally more 1. Sirocco A. It is an extremely intense and more persistent and on cold north-easterly or easterly wind occasions, these breezes reinforce the that blows in central Siberia and prevailing winds on the windward eastern Russia. slope of the mountain and cause heavy 2. Simoom B. It is a north-westerly orographic rainfall. cold wind in the Pampas of South 2. Mountain breeze are also known as America and it is similar to the Anabatic wind, while valley breezes Northers of North America and are known as Katabatic wind. Siberia. 3. Bora C. These are cold and Which of the following statement(s) is/are dry north-easterly winds that blow correct? from the mountains towards the (A) Only 1 eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea (B) Only 2 4. Pampero D. It is the warm, dry, (C) Both 1 and 2 dusty local wind that blows from the (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Sahara Desert Q.121 Which of the following statement is 5. Buran E. It is the intensely hot, incorrect about air masses? dry and dusty wind in the Arabian desert (A) It is defined as a large body of air having little horizontal variation in Choose the correct code from the list below temperature and moisture. A. 1.D,2.E,3.C,4.A,5.B (B) There are no major source regions in B. 1.D,2.E,3.C,4.B,5.A C. the mid-latitudes as these regions are 1.A,2.E,3.D,4.B,5.C dominated by cyclonic and other D. 1.E,2.A,3.B,4.C,5.D disturbances. (C) Air masses form an integral part of the global planetary wind system. Q.123 Consider the following statements with Therefore, they are associated with reference to Extra Tropical Cyclones one or other wind belt. (D) They extend from surface to lower 1. If an air mass is fully lifted above the troposphere and are across thousands land surface, it is called the occluded of kilometers. front. 2. The cold front moves faster than the warm front ultimately overtaking the warm front. 3. The extra tropical cyclones have a clear frontal system which is not present in the tropical cyclones. Q.122 Match the following local winds with Which of the following statement(s) is/are their description. correct? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 9 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) 1 and 2 tropical storms is large variations in (B) 1 and 3 the vertical wind speed (C) 2 and 3 2. The energy that intensifies the storm, (D) 1, 2 and 3 comes from the condensation process in the towering cumulonimbus clouds, surrounding the centre of the storm. Q.125 Consider the following statements about difference in tropical and extra tropical Which of the following statement(s) is/are cyclones correct? 1. The tropical cyclone affects a much (A) Only 1 larger area as compared to the extra (B) Only 2 tropical cyclone. (C) Both 1 and 2 2. The wind velocity in a tropical (D) Neither 1 nor 2 cyclone is much higher and it is more destructive. Q.127 Which of the following statement is 3. The extra tropical cyclones move incorrect about the process of formation of from east to west but tropical tropical cyclone? cyclones, move from west to east. (D) The cyclone creates storm surges and they inundate the coastal low lands. The storm peters out on the land. CHAPTER – 11 : Water in The Atmosphere Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) The eye is a region of calm with incorrect? subsiding air (B) Around the eye is the eye wall, where (A) 1 and 2 there is a strong spiralling ascent of air (B) 1 and 3 to greater height reaching the (C) 2 only stratopause. (D) 1, 2 and 3 (C) From the eye wall rain bands may radiate and trains of cumulus and Q.126 Consider the following statements with cumulonimbus clouds may drift into reference to tropical cyclones the outer region. Q.128 Consider the following statements 1. The conditions favourable for the formation and intensification of 1. The ability of the air to hold water vapour depends entirely on its temperature. Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 10 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  2. The average amount of the water (A) Only 1 vapour present in the atmosphere is (B) Only 2 known as the absolute humidity. (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 Q.131 Consider the following statements with (C) Both 1 and 2 reference to condensation (D) Neither 1 nor 2 1. When moist air is cooled, it may reach a level when its capacity to hold water Q.129 Consider the following statements vapour ceases. Then, the excess water about relative humidity vapour condenses into liquid form. This process is called Condensation 1. The percentage of moisture present in 2. Condensation also takes place when the atmosphere as compared to its full the moist air comes in contact with capacity at a given temperature is some colder object and it may also known as the relative humidity. take place when the temperature is 2. It is greater over the oceans and least close to the dew point. over the continents. 3. Particles of dust, smoke and salt from Which of the following statement(s) is/are the ocean are particularly good nuclei correct? because they absorb water. Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) Only 1 correct? (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (A) 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.130 Consider the following statements Q.132 Consider the following statements 1. The air containing moisture to its full about dew capacity at a given temperature is said to be dew point 1. The ideal conditions for its formation 2. The temperature at which saturation are clear sky, calm air, low relative occurs in a given sample of air is humidity, and cold and long nights. known as saturation point. 2. For the formation of dew, it is necessary that the dew point is below Which of the following statement(s) is/are the freezing point. incorrect? Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 11 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com Which of the following statement(s) is/are (A) Cirrus correct? (B) Cumulus (C) Stratus (A) Only 1 (D) Nimbus (B) Only 2 (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.135 Which of the following types of precipitation is/are correctly matched with their description? 1. Virage: light rainfall; drop size less than 0.5 mm. 2. Drizzle: raindrops evaporate before reaching the earth. Q.133 Consider the following statements 3. Mist: evaporation occurs before 1. The ideal conditions for the formation reaching the ground leading to foggy of white frost are the same as those for weather. the formation of dew, except that the 4. Sleet: frozen raindrops and refrozen air temperature must be at or above the melted snow; mixture of snow and freezing point. rain or merely partially melted snow. 2. The only difference between the mist Choose the correct code from the options and fog is that mist contains more below moisture than the fog. 3. Fogs are drier than mist and they are (A) 1, 2, and 4 prevalent where warm currents of air (B) 1 and 4 come in contact with warm currents. (C) 3 and 4 Which of the following statement(s) is/are (D) 1, 3 and 4 correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 only (C) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 3 Q.134 These are layered clouds covering large portions of the sky. These clouds are generally formed either due to loss of heat or the mixing of air masses with different temperatures. Find the name of cloud with the help of given description Revise Prelims 2022 Through 3000+ MCQs| Geography| Sunya IAS Page 12 Contact- 8279688595 | www.sunyaias.com  (A) In this region the air masses are generally